Iran denies plotting to kill Trump amid claims of assassination attempts

Iran has been at the center of international attention due to persistent allegations regarding its intentions toward foreign officials, particularly after the U.S. killed its top general, Qasem Soleimani, in January 2020. In a broadcast on 'Special Report,' Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran has no plans to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump or any previous administration members. He described calls for hostility towards the U.S. as misrepresented, indicating that the slogan 'Death to America' is aimed at U.S. policies rather than its citizens. This stance follows U.S. accusations that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in assassination plots against Trump, which continue to fuel tensions between the nations. Concurrently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to a podcast to assert that Iran had made two attempts on Trump's life, an assertion that remains controversial and unsupported by direct evidence linking the IRGC to the specific incidents in question. Netanyahu's claims stem from a broader narrative aimed at highlighting threats posed by Iran in the context of regional instability and its nuclear program. The discussions have raised concerns about the escalation of rhetoric surrounding Iran's foreign policy approaches and the potential for further conflict. As the dynamics worsen, the implications for U.S.-Iran relations continue to evolve, with both countries maintaining a confrontational stance while signaling a reluctant openness to dialogue under specific conditions.